Monday, August 31, 2015

2015 August 31 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 31

   Haiku Poem

Chemo treatment room

Trial drug or placebo?
I squeeze his right hand.


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#Bucky2theBone #MDS #Cancer

2015 August 30 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 30

   Haiku Poem

Just 10 minutes late.

Why does she sound angry?
I'm not here to see her!


By Cheryl Crockett

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#anger #MindYourBusiness

2015 August 29 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 29

   Haiku Poem

In the sitting room

A cup of lukewarm coffee
Sends a strong message.


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#WarRoom #movie

2015 August 28 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 28

   Haiku Poem

Facing a deadline

Thinking of something to write
I fall fast asleep.


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem #writing #deadline

2015 August 27 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 27

   Haiku Poem

She makes quick work of

Fixing the engine
Large pink tool box


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem #girlpower
#WorkingWoman #AnythingYouCanDoSheCanDoBetter

2015 August 26 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 26

   Haiku Poem

ivory and pink skin
unexpected sounds from trunk
embarrassed elephant


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem #elephant



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2015 August 25 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 25

   Haiku Poem

power outage

front porch candles flicker
neighborly friendships


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem #neighborhood #friendship #PEPCo



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2015 August 24 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 24

   Haiku Poem

proud great-grandfather

his daughter's used wedding dress
hangs in his entry


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem 



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2015 August 23 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 23

   Haiku Poem

To teach modesty
And illustrate vanity

Pastor snaps selfie

 

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem #TLCwired



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2015 August 22 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 22

   Haiku Poem

Busy social day

After two birthday parties
Now I need two naps.

By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem #naptime #sleep #birthday



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Thursday, August 20, 2015

2015 August 21 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 21

   Haiku Poem

music student

avoids eye contact
practice fail


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem 



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2015 August 20 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 20

   Haiku Poem

devoted partner

treads anger and lust lightly
proof of one way love


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem #dysfunctional



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2015 August 19 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 19

   Haiku Poem

Caring hearts open

Generosity begins
Healing happens


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#love #charity #nonprofit



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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

2015 August 18 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 18

   Haiku Poem

syrup cup in hand

I wait for butter to melt
buttermilk pancakes


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem #IHOP #pancakes



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Sunday, August 16, 2015

2015 August 17 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 17

   Haiku Poem

Breeze through open window

Distracts her from prayer
Next rosary bead


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#nun #catholic #rosary #faith #prayer



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2015 August 16 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 16

   Haiku Poem

working late

the office cleaner
knows I'm there


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem #cubicledweller #corporateoffice



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2015 August 15 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 15

   Haiku Poem

hummingbird hovers

wishing to have an effect
on the butterfly


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem #butterflyeffect 
Inspired by Paul Amoz Tan



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Thursday, August 13, 2015

2015 August 14 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 14

   Haiku Poem

I walk without pain

But only for a few hours
empty pill bottle


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#pain #pills #walking #medical #prescriptions


2015 August 13 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 13

   Haiku Poem

withdrawal in detox

imaginary insects
he swats with eyes closed


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem #hallucination


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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

2015 August 12 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 12

   Haiku Poem

putting off errands

horseradish and strawberries
my tummy rumbles


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem 

Inspired by April Gilliland
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Monday, August 10, 2015

2015 August 11 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 11

   Haiku Poem

darkening clouds sag

with long awaited raindrops
released in tandem


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#rain #storm #summer

Sunday, August 9, 2015

2015 August 10 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 10

   Haiku Poem

Caught up with my posts

I now read others' writings
Do you follow me?


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem 



Saturday, August 8, 2015

2015 August 09 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 09

   Haiku Poem

death casts shadows
heavenly message descends

light separates clouds


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem
#faith #Christian #scripture #Bible



Friday, August 7, 2015

2015 August 08 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 08

    Haiku Poem

A revolving door

Tears: another empty chair
Co-host leaves The View


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem #TheView


2015 July 19 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 19

    Haiku Poem

a prolonged sunset

clouds tug at the horizon
darkness hesitates


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem #sunset #clouds


As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

Thursday, August 6, 2015

2015 July 18 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 18

    Haiku Poem

Mother and daughter

A pair of birthday cupcakes
Our best vacation!


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem #birthday #truestory




As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.

2015 July 17 * Cheryl's Everyday #Haiku * Day 17

    Haiku Poem

Delaware River

Encounter historic ships
During a lunch cruise


By Cheryl Crockett 

#1aday2015 #haiku #poem #SpiritofPhiladelphia




As I resume writing daily haiku, 
catch-up posts will be dated out of order, something I previously avoided.